Lower School 3/4 Teacher

Metairie Park Country Day School seeks an experienced elementary grade teacher whose passion is working with young people to fill the full-time position of a multi-grade classroom teacher in a third and fourth grade classroom. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Substantial experience teaching elementary-aged children is also preferred. This 10-month position includes eligibility to participate in our comprehensive benefits package along with all school year holidays. The Lower School Grades 3/4 Teacher reports to the Lower School Principal.

Information about Country Day is available on our website: www.mpcds.com

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Co-creating a homeroom environment that supports our philosophy of strength of intellect and strength of character
• Teaching all subjects including, but not limited to, language arts, math, geography/social studies, and history
• Developing lesson plans, which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Developing and implementing cross-curricular units of study that utilize active pedagogy and learning in a multi-age classroom
• Assessing and defining student learning strengths and weaknesses; communicating with the larger student support team, including teachers,  parents, tutors, counselors, and learning specialists focused on progress and remediation
• Teaching concepts with direct instruction that reaches diverse learners
• Creating learning environments that are stimulating where the children can develop their potential and also experience growth
• Helping students gain the appropriate attitude, skills, and knowledge
• Using or creating evaluation tools to assess the progress of the students
• Integrating technology into the curriculum
• Communicating with parents and the school’s management on the progress of the children
• Working well with colleagues to research, collaborate, and plan best practices for teaching and learning
• Collaborating with the third/fourth grade team, divisional and departmental teams, as well as promoting and maintaining curricular alignment and enrichment
• Being open-minded and flexible
• Being an open and active participant in professional learning
• Being an active member of the community as we work toward DEIB goals, undderstanding the need for building inclusive spaces.
• Being an active member of our Country Day community which could include some activities such as coaching and/or after-school clubs
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a division principal.
• Supporting the Mission of the school and its leadership.

Interested parties may send a resume, a cover letter with teaching philosophy, and a personal statement with a specific description of what we might see in a class taught by the candidate as an email to Careers@mpcds.com

Applicants should title all of their documents as their first and last name. Applicants should also include “Full Time 3/4 Teaching Position” in the subject line of the email.

Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.